1 A wheel and an axle together make a simple machine. 2  Wheels and axles are used to carry loads around easily, for long distances with very less effort. 3  A pulley consists of a wheel with a groove around it. 4  A rope can be passed through the groove.
In sociology and related social sciences, the idea of collective consciousness comes from the French theorist and sociologist Emile Durkheim. Collective consciousness is all about understanding what makes society work.
A collective is a group of entities that share or are motivated by at least one common issue or interest, or work together to achieve a common objective. [citation needed] Collectives can differ from cooperatives in that they are not necessarily focused upon an economic benefit or saving, but can be that as well.